Agriskoops (English)

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. Food security remains a key focus for the agricultural sector, with countries in Southern Africa at risk of falling further down the food security ladder in the coming months. Sihlobo explains why this could happen and unpacks the threat posed by the fore...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Chief Africa Economist at Coface, Aroni Chaudhuri. He discusses the possibility of an El Niño developing towards the end of 2026 and its potential impact on agriculture. He gives an overview of the possible longer-term damage that droughts, heatwaves and wildfires can cause to soil, water and farm productivity.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Arno Moore of BISA (Bio-Insectaries SA He explains how they use biological methods to control flies on farms. He provides an overview of the importance of fly control, how their programme works, and how farmers can participate in the programme.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Deji Adebusoye. He is a Partner at Sahel Capital and one of the speakers at the 2026 African Agri Investment Indaba. He talks about how investment can better support smallholder farmers and food security on the continent and shares advise on what farmers can do to gain access to financing.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Chief Africa Economist at Coface, Aroni Chaudhuri. He discusses the possibility of an El Niño developing towards the end of 2026 and its potential impact on agriculture. He explains why maize production is so important for food security in South Africa and the wider region, and how a decline in production could affect food prices and household budgets.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the area manager in Limpopo at InteliGro, Wéan Benadie, as well as the technical marketing specialist at InteliGro, Stefan Stenekamp. They talk about InteliGro’s potato moth monitoring project. They explain why timely monitoring is important for successful pest control and the benefits of the monitoring project for farmers.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the head of Engineering at the company FarmRanger, Marius van der Merwe. He discusses the challenges farmers face with livestock theft and predator attacks, and how FarmRanger helps address these threats. He explains how the product is easy to acquire, install and use, and how it can be integrated into a farm’s overall security plan.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Corné de Louw of the multinational Rabobank. He is one of the speakers at the 2026 African Agri Investment Indaba. He talks about agriculture in Africa, the biggest financial challenges farmers on the continent face, and how partnerships help small-scale farmers grow sustainably. He also shares his views on the future of agriculture in Africa.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Stefan Steenekamp of the company InteliGro. He talks about biostimulants, and how they differ from traditional fertilizers and crop protection products. He also gives an overview of the advantages of biostimulants, and how it can help crops cope with environmental stresses such as drought, heat, or nutrient deficiencies.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the General Manager of Agri-Expo, Breyton Milford. He talks about the 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, taking place in Cape Town next week. He shares some background on the history of the conference, introduces a few of the speakers and highlights what delegates can look forward to during the event.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses the current state of pesticide management on South African farms and explains how CropLife SA assists farmers in managing pesticide waste responsibly.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Fritz from Swavet. He explains the company’s commitment to its promise, “Your animals, our priority”, and highlights some of the key Swavet products farmers should know about. He also discusses how the company supports small-scale and emerging farmers through its products, services and technical support.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the Head of Research and Development at Design Biologix, Dr. Otto Koekemoer. He explains the types of vaccines they manufacture for the market and what the process entails, from initial research and development to the eventual marketing of the vaccines.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Raymond Baker from Ikusasa. He explains the types of water purification technologies they use on farms and share some of their suscces stories in the agricultural sector.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the Regional Development and Marketing Representative at Nutrico, Kenny Beeton. He discusses the importance of using a high-quality spray water adjuvant in agriculture and explains the role adjuvants play in improving spray performance. Beeton also provides an overview of Nutrico’s Absorpt adjuvant and how it can be incorporated into producers’ spray programme...

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the Marketing Manager at Design Biologix, Carlo Smuts. He provides an overview of the company and its work in vaccine production, and discusses how it plans to expand and improve its services to support South Africa’s agricultural sector.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Davy Sun of FRD Poultry Farming Equipment. He explains why choosing the right tractor is important and why a large tractor is not always the best option for farmers working on smaller plots. He also discusses the types of small agricultural machinery that can help reduce manual labour and improve productivity on smaller farms.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Chief Executive Officer of Mottech Water Management, Launce May. He explains how the company’s remote monitoring systems help farmers reduce water and energy consumption while improving the efficiency of their irrigation operations. May also shares practical examples of how remote monitoring delivers a return on investment.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the InteliGro Area Manager Central West, Janet Lawless. She discusses the importance of row crops, particularly maize, to South Africa’s food security and agricultural economy, and shares the general outlook going into the 2026/27 season. She also offers advice to growers as they finalise their plans and explains the important role a Crop Advisor plays in the...

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife SA PRO Manager. He discusses the current state of pesticide management on South African farms and explains how CropLife SA assists farmers in managing pesticide waste responsibly. Agriskoops is proudly sponsored by Inteligro. For more information, please visit their website at https://inteligro.co.za/

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo. He discusses the latest forecasts for summer and winter crops, highlights the positives of the past season, and unpacks some of the challenges farmers may face in the coming season.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Arno Moore of BISA (Bio-Insectaries SA) He explains how they use biological methods to control flies on farms. He gives an overview on how the wasps reproduce on their own where they are released, how it survives extreme conditions, such as cold winters, and that it poses no danger to humans or animals.

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by R&D Programme Manager of MilkSA, Doctor Heinz Meissner. He talks about the greenhouse-gas emissions from the dairy industry. He explains what contribution manure management, fertiliser use, electricity, transport and processing make to the dairy industry’s total carbon footprint. He also unpacks what role healthy soils, pasture management and carbon sequestrat...

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the Sales and Marketing Manager of Algar, Charlotte Esterhuizen. She talks about what farmers should consider when planning a livestock-handling kraal. She unpacks the importance of the quality and thickness of the steel and explains whether a farmer needs to purchase an entire kraal system at once or can add to it over time.

On Agriskoops today, we talk to Adelle du Toit of the South African Rooibos Council. She explains why safeguarding the origin of Rooibos is becoming increasingly important as international demand continues to grow. Du Toit discusses the value of protecting Rooibos as a uniquely South African product, and why preserving its authenticity is essential to the industry's future and the continued succes...